Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Honda Element | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 OHC-4v 166 hp@5500 161 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.3 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 169.9 in | 185.8 in | -15.9 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 71.5 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 55.5 in | 14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3515 lb. | 3279 lb. | 236 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 39.0 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.9 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.8 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 43.3 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 55.7 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 54.4 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.2 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 61 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Honda Element.
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |